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I feel I just have to share, the excitement is growíng So, after 20 long months of waiting my Wal MK1 is finished and soon to be on the way. Update photo from Paul.4 points
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I normally don’t post these but today is a bit different. Oh yes, Moog phatness! @CameronJ, @Al Krow, @GisserD, @lee650, @Bo0tsy, @tonyxtiger3 points
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Sold sold sold! 1998 Warwick Thumb bolt on 6 string bass Basslines pickups fitted in factory Built in Germany Active/passive push pull volume knob Pickup blend knob Stacked bass/treble knob Warwick strap locks recently replaced - they’re very secure Weight: approx 6 kg Comes with Warwick hard case Neck: wenge Fretboard: wenge Body: ovangkol Frets: 24 brass Nut: Just-A-Nut II Condition: great. There are a few dings but nothing major. I tried to show them in pictures as much as possible. Location: Brighton I would prefer collection only, but we can arrange something if you’re far away. UK only. £1150! I’ve decided to go through the painful decision of parting ways with my lovely ‘98 6 string Warwick Thumb BO. The only reason why I’m letting this go is to help fund a new Vigier, and I simply can’t justify hanging onto too many basses nowadays. I’ve owned it since 2007 and it’s served me very well in that time. It’s only been gigged a few times, so most playing has been at home - in a smoke free house. It's just had a set up, clean and new set of strings, the frets are now super shiny. I used a few different Music Nomad products on it, it's come up really nicely. Tone on this beastie is great, it’s got that classic Warwick sound that I love, with a nice broad range of dynamics. For tappers and such, the action is nice and low making it a nice and easy to play. It’s not too low to cause any buzz, and it still allows you to really dig in when playing finger style - I’m quite an aggressive player so really appreciate being able to really get some good attack on the strings without any farting or buzzing. There are a couple of dings but nothing major, I’ve tried to highlight them as much as possible in the pictures. I can give you my strap if you want it, it’s an old leather one. If not, that’s all good!2 points -
I have both and they’re both well worth the money. Get The Meters one too, thank me later.2 points
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This is where my GAS is directed:2 points
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Just a two word review...2 points
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I’ve lived in Scotland for 20 years; when should I expect the rainy season to end?2 points
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Chuck’s the bassist on this track:2 points
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My band has been struggling to break into local venues and we played two gigs last year. By chance we got ourselves an agent (our guitard met her when seeing a band she represented at a local pub). We played a gig last week (arranged by her) where she saw us for the first time, and we now have eight gigs lined up so far this year. Although she is taking a small cut, she is arranging a fee that incudes her payment so there is no downside for us at all. Result!2 points
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You have to teach yourself. The 'learning how' is quite simple: notes, note values, accidentals, key signatures and rhythm. Could teach it in a couple of sessions. Learning to actually DO it is just sitting at home in a room banging away for years!.2 points
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Markbass 151RJ box, like new, original packaging. Comes with Roqsolid cover. Barely played, mint condition. Awesome box! Spec: Speaker: 1x15” Tweeter: 1.25” compression driver Bass ports: rear-ported Impedance: 8 ohms Power Handling: 400W RMS Size (W/H/D): 450 x 591 x 444 mm / 17.72” x 23.27” x 17,48” Weight: 17,1 kg / 37.70 lbs No trades. 440 GBP, shipping included.1 point -
Great and versatile tone, amazing playability, super-low action and remarkable look. No case, sorry. Specs: - Seven strings - Custom-made Bartolini Bill Dickens pickups - Custom electronics including a three-position parametric preset rotary switch and mid-frequency selector - Maple and purpleheart thru-body neck - Swamp ash wings topped with curly maple Spared condition, just a few aesthetic problems: - the 'Bill Dickens' signatures have come off from the pickups - replaced tuner at A-string (see the image) - a tiny dent on the top of the lower horn (see the image) Shipping is available, but not included in the price above.1 point -
Italian made 102p with RoqSolid Cover. I’m I’m the Isle of Wight but can post at cost. Pics to follow tomorrow.1 point -
Try to catch the documentary on the making of Steely Dan's album Aja. There's some good stuff on there from Chuck Rainey, particularly when he told Walter Becker he wanted to put a slap riff in Peg. Becker told him not to but he did it anyway and they loved it.1 point
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Yes, I like beans to1 point -
Just pulled the trigger on a Shuttle 6.2 with Genz Benz bag from the Gallery..£400. Looks like brand new.. Thanks for the info guys.1 point
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Tips I've learned... Micromesh used dry doesn't lift lacquer (got the T-shirt too!), but keep wiping it on a monofibre cloth to avoid clogging Press ferrules in with a soldering iron. This softens the lacquer and avoids cracking. However don't hold it on for too long or the lacquer will boil (another T-shirt!) Nitrocellulouse is quite forgiving if you need to fix a dint. Spray into the cap and then paint it on with a very fine brush to build up the level, then flatten it back with the micromesh (T-shirt #3) Nice job btw!1 point
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Mrs B outdid herself this year - she go me a Mono M80 for gigging duties. Very Chuffed. However, as a complete surprise she also bought me an Electro Harmonix Battalion Preamp/DI pedal. I swapped out my Ampeg SCR-DI on my nano board for it today. Plugged straight into the K10.2 via DI. Compression is pretty good. I'd say as good as onboard amp compression. EQ stage is very good. Responsive, adds some nice colour, and gives a really nice preamp boost. I'd say it's not quite Ampeg SVT, but it has shades of that vintage sound about it. However, the distortion/drive section is so much better than the Scrambler on the SCR-DI that it's actually a bit comical. More control with Level/Blend/Tone/Drive (and a selector so you can set it pre or post EQ or Dry with blend) and a proper level control for the DI out - it's usable. No, scrub that - that's doing it a disservice - it's very very usable. I really liked the warm tone I was getting with about half drive and 50/50 blend and 50% level. Really nice. I actually wasn't expecting much as they are one of the cheaper Preamp/DI pedals but I was more than pleasantly surprised by it. It does what it's supposed to do, and it does it really well. Thumbs up from me - it's staying on my board for now instead of the SCR-DI. I'll rehearse and gig with it and let's see if it stays on!1 point
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Alternate opinion, they remind me of what we used to say about the F4 Phantom : Put in a big enough engine and you can make anything fly. If the OP wanted to go to the trouble he could have the EVM-15B that's been hanging from a nail in my workshop for the last 12 years. That's how long it's been since it was worth my lugging it around.1 point
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A new bass cures GAS like vodka cures alcoholism.1 point
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I NEED NOTHING! However a Spector lx5 in trans red keeps haunting my dreams.1 point
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What a beaut, congrats John1 point
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You b*tard!1 point
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looks like i'm killing rock n roll too . The DBR15 is for the rest of the band - i'd be happy with just my IEMs1 point
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Adding chorus to an 8 string bass will not give you a 12 string bass sound. It will sound like a 'confused' 8-string bass, with the output signal rather messed up. I have a Dean Rhapsody 8-string bass and can attest that it is one of the best basses for all over intonation of its type. My two Hamer 12er's are also excellent for intonation (both are different scales). The sound is 'bigger than the 8-string, especially if you do not tune totally precisely. They are both active. They sound pretty thunderous through my Hartke rig.1 point
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I would argue about dirt, delay etc not being subtle, of course they can be and be very useful that way1 point
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I see from the Public Peace website that Adrian and Wojtek are going to be on the main stage of the London Bass Guitar Show on the Saturday. Hopefully, Adrian will also be exhibiting too. Not that you'd know from the LBGS website, which is woeful with any up to date or accurate information.1 point
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Does look pretty special, Don, bet you can`t wait1 point
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Ill help you out by saying it looks really really classy! I think one of a kind from John;) and judging your taste in basses Im very confident it sounds awesome too! Regards1 point -
I got one of these a few weeks ago Rabbie. I've taken it out a couple of times and it's been very easy & efficient, but I haven't really put it through its paces. So I can't say much about its longevity, or its ability to handle cobbled streets or festival fields. Based on this limited experience, I'd recommend it, with the caveat that (to me anyway), it seems a fairly hefty price for a pair of plastic wheels with some straps and bungees. That said, it's a good design, and can be adapted to fit basses of all sizes.1 point
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When it's a bass synth...1 point
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No probs mate, thanks the offer,1 point -
Fab track, enjoy....i bought a 5 cd box set of Areatha it's chock full of great Basslines...including Chuck Rainey, Jerry Jemmott, Tommy Cogbill ect....also bought 5 cd box set of Wilson Picket aswell also chock full of great Basslines....the 60's RnB scene along with James Jamerson is the reason i picked up a Bass1 point
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Doesn't sound pretentious at all, it's a great invention. I wish I had more time to dedicate to reading, whenever I practice sight reading I see massive improvements in my playing and I also think it's good for cognitive function in general. I'm off to steam some kale and put on some spandex to get ready for yoga.1 point
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Do you have any switch cleaner in an aerosol? If not, it may be worth buying a can from RS or similar. A quick blast in the socket (smirk) may restore the resistance value of the connection to what's expected by the device. That or you've got an excuse to buy an entirely new rig. I find it takes very little surface muck to affect certain plug-in connections. I think the point was already made above about hyper-sensitivity to current loss with solid state devices. Very interested now to hear how you get on when you've done all of the trouble shooting.1 point
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I've only seen it once, a good DJ is hard to beat. They can play anything and any genre from any time period. And they sound just like the original recordings everytime.😁 Blue1 point
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I like them. That 70s Jazz, natural with pearl blocks, nitro - I don't care if it's new or not, if I was after a jazz bass I'd be all over it, it looks perfect to me. Not everyone looking for a new bass wants cutting edge innovation. If I wanted cutting edge high tech, I'd buy a new mac and a copy of NI Reaktor, not a bass guitar. In basses I prefer classic and simple, and I like that Fender keep these things going.1 point
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They laughed at Galileo, too.1 point
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It was a pretty daft idea in the first pace, keeping the 'C' scale as a reference, and ignoring the black notes. Once they became 'allowed' (by the church establishment, I believe..?), the notes should all have been given individual , non-ambiguous, names, so would span 11 notes (A-L...) instead of 7 (A-G...) presently. There are so many instruments that don't have a distinction (guitars, basses, slide trombones, chromatic accordions and harmonicas, plus all the violin family and more besides...). One would need to keep keys as such, for harmonic reasons, but not use sharps, flats or naturals any more, just the unambiguous note name. Too late now, I realise, but it was a daft idea, and a missed trick, I say.1 point
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I hear you, brother:1 point
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Hmm... i thought the link was the same as the video. Still a hideous crime i know. Do i need a lawyer ?1 point
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Now that’s a “wow” bass. Superb! 😱😱1 point
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Think you had to re-record the song in the presence of MU reps to prove it was you on the original. Then mime to it on TOTP. Apparently the re-recorded tapes often used to get 'confused' with the original recordings for TOTP transmission quite often though1 point
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yes, having compared the position relative to the second volume, it is indeed correct. I withdraw my scathing criticism,1 point
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F**k Rock, F**k Roll1 point
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Meet the new range, same as the old range...1 point
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2016 Fender American standard "PJ" Limited Edition bass. Never been gigged, unmarked and as new, as far as I know only in production in 2016, custom shop pick-ups, comes with Fender delux fitted hard case. A good investment opportunity for someone, ( unfortunately I need the money for other projects ). I'm based in Cornwall but will travel within reason or post at buyers expense.1 point -
The problem with a lot of XLR cable is that whoever makes them tends to cut all three conductors to the same length so any undue strain can snap either of the main signal wires. The secret is to make the signal wires about 2.5cm longer than the screen and fold them back into the shell. This way any strain is taken only by the screen which if properly soldered into pin 1 is much much stronger. I always sleeve the signal terminals with silicon rubber sleeves or heatshrink.1 point
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The reach is real, but coming from Dingwalls and their 37" B strings, its nothing more for me. The wood on it is just awesome: The streamer is a beauty but needs some fretwork doing on it. Tempted to do something with the pickups and preamp too, but anxious about devaluing!1 point
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